In left-wing Canada conservatives have recovered by emphasizing their conservatism, not by trying to moderate or water it down. They have kept on gaining seats and winning in places that haven't elected a Conservative for a generation. Therein lies the lesson for the American Right: being Democrat Lite is not a prescription for victory.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

As soon as Harper won the Canuck Libs pulled a fast one with a coalition to kick him out of office a immediately.

Not quite. They had an opportunity on Nov 19 to vote not to accept the speech from the throne. They seemed to think that they would appear less obviously idiotic by waiting two weeks to attempt it, or that the GG would be more likely to let them get away with it.